"She's a mess of gorgeous chaos, and you can see it in her eyes."
* * *
Eros was taken aback at first when I initiated the kiss but after regaining composure he kissed me back with equal passion.
Although before we could go any further, I swiftly pulled away, watching his surprised features while he studied my blushing face carefully.
"I love it, thank you." I whispered, hooking my arms around his neck and hugging him tightly. He responded to my hug quickly, wrapping his own large arms around my small frame.
With one last kiss to his cheek, I jumped out of his arms while the staff, which I just noticed by the way, and guards gaped at us.
I saw Grant averting his gaze from us when I looked in his direction when Naya came and grabbed hold of my arm.
"Come on dear, your flight's going to leave in a while." Naya said pulling at my arm and I complied, following her to my room.
"Alright, I've packed everything you might need in those two suitcases. Your wedding dress will be delivered directly there tomorrow. You can change into something more comfortable for the flight." She said.
I nodded, soaking up all the information as much as I could as I realised this was finally happening now.
I walked to my closet and pulled out a comfortable grey sweatpants and matching sweatshirt, pulling my hair into a pony tail after wiping the make up off from my face, I helped Naya pack up my essentials and other things.
After nearly half an hour of packing everything up, the guards came to take my luggage down as I said goodbye to Naya.
"Will you be there as well?" I asked her when she smiled.
"Of course, I'll be there. We'll be there by morning." She said and hugged me goodbye before I put on my white converse and went downstairs.
I noticed Eros was still in his formal clothes as he gave out orders to everyone. On seeing me, he pulled me closer to him and took my hand as he continued saying his piece to the guards before taking me towards the car.
On reaching the airport, we sat straight away in the private jet and buckled our seatbelts, getting ready for take off while our luggage was being handled by the men.
After about ten minutes of me looking out the window, the plane had started to take off and before we knew it, we were in the sky.
Since it was an eight hour flight, I put my head against Eros shoulder and closed my eyes, falling into darkness as soon as his hand took hold of mine.
* * *
"Yes, yes. Get it done, quick." I heard faint sounds of someone talking on the phone around me before fingers ran through my hair and I pulled my blanket closer to my body, snuggling into the warmth that cocooned me.
I muttered something incoherent, which caused the person next to me chuckle as I sighed in contentment as a kiss was placed on my cheeks.
"Darling, wake up." I heard someone call out to me softly and tried to open my eyes, squinting and blinking till I could see clearly.
I looked around the brightly lit room, my eyes holding on to every detail before I turned my head, meeting beautiful blue eyes that stared back at me.
"Good morning darling." He said softly as I pulled the blanket closer to my body and smiled a bit.
"Good morning." I said shyly, stretching myself before sitting up in the soft bed as Eros pulled away from me.
"Where are we?" I asked looking around when my eyes caught the large window and the garden outside.
"Italy. In my estate." He said when I looked at him wide eyed.
"We're here? Why didn't you wake me up?" I asked when the corner of his lips twitched upwards.
"Because, darling, you looked absolutely adorable when you slept. And you also drooled on my shoulder." He said with a smirk as my cheeks turned crimson before I jumped out of bed.
"Fresh up, hmm?" He said and I nodded when he pointed towards the bathroom and I went in quickly. When I came out, I saw Juno waiting for me outside and smiled when she saw me.
"Hey Em." She said giving me a hug which I returned happily.
"Where's Eros?" I questioned looking around.
"I sent him away because the groom can't look at the bride before the wedding." She said when I frowned.
"But he woke me up." I said confused when she sighed, shaking her head.
"Yes, well, let's forget that little detail and go get ready, we have so much to do. The stylists and make up artists are here already. I'll tell the maids to prepare you a bath." She said and called two maids who prepared me a relaxing bath with the lavender scent, as requested by me.
I pampered myself for nearly an hour and a half before I was taken to another large bedroom where I was to get ready.
They gave me orange juice and some fruits and a sandwich since I hadn't eaten anything since yesterday's lunch and was starving.
While they painted my nails and made my hair, I ate my food happily, making small talk with the girls who were helping me get ready.
Then they did my make up, which took nearly an hour before a few maids brought in my dress and jewellery.
I had a separate dress for the reception since I wouldn't be able to enjoy myself as much in the dress I was to wear for the ceremony.
Although I had a smile on my face, I was burning inside, my stomach twisting with nerves and thoughts of what could possibly happen and how things could go horribly wrong.
And although I liked Eros, it wasn't as much as to go and straight up marry him, but I didn't really have any choice in the matter.
Biting my lip in nervousness, I didn't hear when the make up artist called out to me multiple times until she snapped her fingers in front of my face.
"Huh?" I said confused when she smiled in understanding, probably aware I was having a war with my nerves at the moment.
Quite literally.
"I was saying, you can go change now, we're going to be late otherwise." She said and I nodded, heading towards the large closet where my dress was hung neatly.
I sighed wistfully, letting my hand trace the luxurious and beautiful fabric before I took off my gown and wore the white lace lingerie I was given.
Sighing, I slipped on the extravagant dress carefully, making sure not to tear it. Two maids helped me in zipping it up and the stylists adjusted it for me and helped in wearing my heels and diamond jewellery.
"Wow." The girls gasped when I came out after changing.
"You look amazing." I heard Aurora and turned to face her, watching a tear roll down her cheeks when she laughed and hugged me tightly.
"Ms. Rosio, the veil." The stylist came and put on the veil on my head, adjusting it with a diamond pin before moving back with a satisfied smile on her face.
"Can I look now?" I asked biting my lip in nervousness as I was led to stand in front of the mirror, gasping when I saw my reflection staring back at me.
I looked absolutely beautiful, and I felt the same.
My make up was kept natural, a smokey blush pink eye shadow with winged eyeliner and blush and highlighter on my cheeks to enhance my features.
My lips were painted in a warm pink gloss, my favourite, and my hair secured in an elegant and loose low bun with some strands out that framed my face.
"Oh mio-" (Oh my-) I heard someone gasp from behind us and saw my mother with her hands on her mouth, Vanessa, and Noah at the door.
Suddenly, Juno came in with Arturo and Hunter following behind Papa, who all froze when they saw me.
I saw my mother wipe her tears and my father who smiled despite his glossy eyes. Hunter looked at me with a mixture of happiness and sadness.
"My beautiful daughter." Mama cooed, embracing me tightly as she sniffled into my shoulder. Papa came forward and also wrapped his arms around me.
A moment later, Hunter joined in too as we all stood in silence for one last time, holding each other as tight as we could.
When they pulled away, my dad kissed my forehead along with hunter while Vanessa and Noah came forward and hugged me tightly, both of them placing a soft kiss to my cheeks.
"You are most beautiful bride I have ever seen." My father said, proudness in his eyes as he wiped at his eyes.
"Non piangere papà, farai piangere anche me." (Don't cry papa, you'll make me cry too) I whispered, feeling my eyes getting glossy when he shook his head.
"No mio caro. Non voglio vederti versare un'altra lacrima, mai." (No, my dear. I don't want to see you shed another tear, ever) He said.
"You look absolutely radiant baby girl." Hunter hugged me again.
"Like always Em, you've taken our breath away." Noah commented, making me release a breathy chuckle as I looked at everyone around me.
"You look beautiful Emerald. My brother is one hell of a lucky man." Juno said hugging me and so did Arturo.
"I'll let go before Eros kills me." Art said and we all laughed at him when there was a knock at the door.
"And that's my cue. Gentlemen, it's time to leave." Arturo said as everyone looked at me with concern in their eyes before filing out of the room.
"Are you ready, Em?" Vanessa asked me when we were left alone in the room when I shrugged, feeling my eyes burn.
"I don't know Van. I don't think I'm ready." I said with a shaky breath when she wrapped her arms around me.
"That man is the luckiest guy in the world to have scored someone like you because you are way out of his league. And if he ever hurts you, Noah and I will hurt him." She said with firmness in her voice, making me smile as I hugged her back.
"Thank you, Vanessa. I needed that." I said softly when she pulled away with a grin.
"And how do I look, all emotions put aside?" She twirled in her dress for me and I smiled.
"Beautiful." I said as she smiled and handed me the bouquet of white roses.
Purity and innocence, I thought.
With a deep breath, I followed Vanessa out into the hallway, the maids and guards stopping in their tracks when they saw me walk past, bowing their heads in respect while I clutched on to the bouquet with my life.
I was helped in getting inside the car and we were driven to the church where the ceremony was. We reached the church in about twenty minutes that I spent looking out the window watching the beautiful buildings of Italy.
I saw people stop and look at the large entourage of cars with all the security detail as we drove to our destination.
Stopping in front of the church, I admired its beautiful architecture, aweing at its beauty. Ten minutes later, my door was opened by Hunter who helped me out with Noah and Vanessa.
He kissed the top of my head before smiling warmly at me.
"Show 'em what you're made of baby girl." He said when I saw the rest of my family walk inside the church to get settled.
I saw lots of photographers and paparazzi as I was led to the gates of the church, the maid of honour and bridesmaids and grooms men and best man taking their places in front of me.
My father came and stood beside me, holding out his arm to me which I took slowly, linking our arms when he looked at me warmly.
"You don't know how proud I am of you, Emerald. I love you, my sweet little girl." He said when I smiled back at him.
"I love you too papa." I said softly as the doors to the church were opened suddenly, and I caught sight of Kaden and Amelia holding baskets of rose petals and smiled when they waved at me excitedly.
Juno was my bridesmaid and Vanessa was my maid of honour, whereas Arturo was the best man and Hunter was the grooms man.
Slowly, I saw Vanessa and Arturo walk in with their arms linked, and then Hunter and Juno followed.
After a few minutes, I saw Kaden and Amelia walk in and throw the petals on the aisle as the band started to play the wedding march as papa and I stood in the entrance.
I saw all the people stand up and look back at us as my heart raced, watching their smiles and teary eyes as we started our trek down the aisle. I didn't dare look up and instead watched the rose petals scattered on the ground.
"It's okay kiddo. Everything's alright." I heard my father whisper and took a deep breath in, forcing my head up and instantly, my eyes met intense blue ones, that had me entranced since the moment I saw them.
And I felt myself crumble the deeper I looked.